SSC CGL Salary & Job Profile
Last verified 31 Jul 2026
SSC CGL posts carry Pay Level 4 to Level 8 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, roughly ₹25,500 to ₹47,600 basic, plus Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance and Transport Allowance. In-hand salary is higher than basic pay and varies with the posting city.
Posts and pay
Assistant Section Officer, Inspector (Income Tax / Central Excise / Preventive Officer), Assistant Audit Officer, Assistant Accounts Officer, Junior Statistical Officer, Statistical Investigator Grade II, Sub Inspector in CBI and NIA, Tax Assistant, Upper Division Clerk.
Allowances
| Component | Detail |
|---|---|
| Dearness Allowance | Revised periodically as a percentage of basic pay |
| House Rent Allowance | Depends on the class of the posting city (X, Y or Z) |
| Transport Allowance | As per city classification |
| Other benefits | Central Government Health Scheme, provident fund, pension under NPS, leave travel concession |
Because HRA and Transport Allowance are city-linked, two people on identical basic pay can take home noticeably different amounts — a metro posting pays more in allowances than a smaller town.
Career growth
Promotion follows departmental seniority and Departmental Competitive Examinations. Job security, pension benefits and medical cover form a significant part of the total value of these posts.